[[File:SandyShores-GTAV-Sign.png|thumb|240px|TheSandy Shores sign seen in the Trevor trailer for GTA V.]]

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|name = Sandy Shores

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|image = SANDYSHORESMONTAGE.png

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|caption = A Sandy Shores montage.

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|games = ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''

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|country = [[United States of America]]

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|state = [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]]

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|pop = 3,010|imagesize = 280px}}

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'''SandyShores''' is an incorporated rural town locatedin[[BlaineCounty]],[[San Andreas]], featured in ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]''. It overlooks the [[AlamosSea]], as well as having a largemountainverycloseby.It has a population of approximately3010,seenonawelcome sign on approach to the town. Sofar all that is known about the small rural community is that a motel and a liquor store operate in Sandy Shores.

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{{Quote|Abeach town nowhereneartheoceanwhere the townis a trailerparkandthebeachis a mixture of toxicsludgeandpulverizedfishbones.|GTAVManual}}

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'''Sandy Shores''' is a small desert town located in the middle of the [[Grand Senora Desert]] in [[Blaine County]], [[San Andreas (HD Universe)|San Andreas]].

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==Knownresidents==

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SandyShores sits on the coastline of the [[Alamo Sea]] and overlooks the huge [[Mount Chiliad (HD Universe)|Mount Chiliad]]. It has a dry, arid climate, and is home to many [[Coyote|coyotes]] that often get run over. It has a population of approximately 3,010, as seen on a welcome sign on the approach to the town. There is also a small [[Sandy Shores Airfield|landing strip]], which is acquired by [[Trevor Philips]] after he defeats [[The Lost Brotherhood|The Lost MC]].

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*One of the three protagonists lives here, [[Trevor Phillips|Trevor]].

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==Character==

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Supposedly once a picturesque holiday resort, Sandy Shores is a somewhat abandoned, poverty stricken, desolate town with meth labs, trailer parks, [[Drugs|drug]] addicts, gang activity, [[Prostitutes|prostitutes]] and bigoted [[Rednecks (GTA V)|rednecks]] aplenty. There is evidence of its past as a holiday destination by the decaying remains of motels and trailers by the coast of the Alamo Sea (referring to the history of the towns by the coast of [[wp:Salton Sea|Salton Sea]] in real life). The town possibly became a poor, run down community because of the decline of tourism caused by the increasing toxicity of the Sea, and the large influx of [[Methamphetamine|methamphetamine]], turning its residents into addicts.

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On the eastern side of Sandy Shores, there are mostly trailers and homes for the local hillbillies to dwell in. However, there are are a few businesses such as a [[24/7]] convenience store. On the western side of Sandy Shores, there are mostly abandoned buildings, but there is also a [[Liquor Ace|meth lab]] owned by Trevor and [[Chef]]. The south side of Sandy Shores is the [[Sandy Shores Airfield]], located in the [[Grand Senora Desert]].

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Despite being such a poor and miserable area, there are several chain businesses located around Sandy Shores, including [[Ammu-Nation]]. There is also a radio tower in the centre of town.

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==Influence==

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Sandy Shores is based on real life [[wp:Desert Shores, California|Desert Shores]], taking heavy inspiration from it; along with other towns in the area such as North Shore, [[wp:Bombay Beach, California|Bombay Beach]], [[wp:Mecca, California|Mecca]] and [[wp:Salton City, California|Salton City]].

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==Purchasable Properties==

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*[[140 Zancudo Avenue]]

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==Places of Interest==

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*[[Alamo Sea Marina]]

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*[[Beam Me Up]]

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*[[Blaine County Talk Radio]]

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*[[Sandy Shores Airfield]]

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*[[Sandy Shores Fire Station]]

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*[[Sandy Shores Sheriff's Station]]

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*[[Sandy Shores Medical Center]]

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==Notable Residents==

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*[[Andy Hamilton]]

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*[[Cletus Ewing]]

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*[[Clinton]]

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*[[GTA Online Protagonist]] <small>(determinant)</small>

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*[[Jock Cranley]] <small>(formerly)</small>

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*[[Johnny Klebitz]] <small>(formerly)</small>

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*[[Jolene Cranley-Evans]] <small>(formerly)</small>

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*[[Melvin]]

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*[[Merle Abrahams]] <small>(formerly)</small>

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*[[Michael De Santa]] <small>(briefly)</small>

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*[[Ron Jakowski]]

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*[[Trevor Philips]]

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*[[Wade Hebert]] <small>(formerly)</small>

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*[[Wallis]]

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==Businesses==

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*[[24/7]]

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*[[Tattoo Parlors|Alamo Tattoo Studio]]

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*[[Aunt Tammy's]]

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*[[Ammu-Nation]]

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*[[The Boat House]]

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*[[Derelict Motel]]

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*[[Liquor Ace]]

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*[[Liquor Market]]

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*[[O'Sheas Barbers Shop]]

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*[[Otto's Auto Parts]]

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*[[Sandy's Gas Station]]

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*[[Trevor Phillips Enterprises]]

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*[[Yellow Jack Inn]]

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==Roads and Streets==

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*[[Algonquin Boulevard]]

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*[[Alhambra Drive]]

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*[[Armadillo Avenue]]

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*[[Cat Claw Avenue]]

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*[[Cholla Springs Avenue]]

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*[[East Joshua Road]]

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*[[Joshua Road]]

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*[[Lesbos Lane]]

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*[[Lolita Avenue]]

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*[[Marina Drive]]

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*[[Meringue Lane]]

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*[[Mountain View Drive]]

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*[[Niland Avenue]]

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*[[Nowhere Road]]

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*[[Panorama Drive]]

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*[[Zancudo Avenue]]

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==Wildlife==

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The wildlife in this region includes [[Coyote|coyotes]], [[Deer|deer]], [[Boars|boars]] and many people have [[dogs]] and [[cats]] ''(enhanced version only)''.

==Trivia==

==Trivia==

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*The town is likely based off of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salton_City,_CaliforniaSaltonCity,California],atown which in the50's and 60's was a seaside resort for the wealthy,butwas left basically abandoned due to rising water levels and pollution of the Salton Sea ([[AlamosSea]]) in the 70's and 80's. Despite all this, the name is a variation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Shores,_California Desert Shores, California] which is another town established nearby the Salton Sea.

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*The name of thetownbothsharesnamesimilaritieswith and resembles the reallifetown of[[wp:DesertShores, California|Desert Shores, California]].

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*The name could be a play on the name of English singer [[wp:Sandie Shaw|Sandie Shaw]].

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*There are two streets, [[Cholla Springs Avenue]] and [[Armadillo Avenue]], that are references to locations in ''[[w:c:reddead:Red Dead Redemption|Red Dead Redemption]]''; [[w:c:reddead:Cholla Springs|Cholla Springs]] and [[w:c:reddead:Armadillo|Armadillo]].

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* It is possible that during [[Grand Theft Auto V|GTA V]]'s development, Sandy Shores was going to originally be named "Seaton Sands" as seen on a poster advertising a monster truck festival when first entering the [[Yellow Jack Inn]].

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* In the enhanced version of GTA V, large amounts of sand and dust can be seen above roads and other surfaces, due to the amount of sand from the desert being blown around. This is most noticeable at night with headlights on.

Sandy Shores sits on the coastline of the Alamo Sea and overlooks the huge Mount Chiliad. It has a dry, arid climate, and is home to many coyotes that often get run over. It has a population of approximately 3,010, as seen on a welcome sign on the approach to the town. There is also a small landing strip, which is acquired by Trevor Philips after he defeats The Lost MC.

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Supposedly once a picturesque holiday resort, Sandy Shores is a somewhat abandoned, poverty stricken, desolate town with meth labs, trailer parks, drug addicts, gang activity, prostitutes and bigoted rednecks aplenty. There is evidence of its past as a holiday destination by the decaying remains of motels and trailers by the coast of the Alamo Sea (referring to the history of the towns by the coast of Salton Sea in real life). The town possibly became a poor, run down community because of the decline of tourism caused by the increasing toxicity of the Sea, and the large influx of methamphetamine, turning its residents into addicts.

On the eastern side of Sandy Shores, there are mostly trailers and homes for the local hillbillies to dwell in. However, there are are a few businesses such as a 24/7 convenience store. On the western side of Sandy Shores, there are mostly abandoned buildings, but there is also a meth lab owned by Trevor and Chef. The south side of Sandy Shores is the Sandy Shores Airfield, located in the Grand Senora Desert.

Despite being such a poor and miserable area, there are several chain businesses located around Sandy Shores, including Ammu-Nation. There is also a radio tower in the centre of town.

It is possible that during GTA V's development, Sandy Shores was going to originally be named "Seaton Sands" as seen on a poster advertising a monster truck festival when first entering the Yellow Jack Inn.

In the enhanced version of GTA V, large amounts of sand and dust can be seen above roads and other surfaces, due to the amount of sand from the desert being blown around. This is most noticeable at night with headlights on.